Publications

Canada’s unions support stronger action on forced labour, reject Trump’s tariff pretext

OTTAWA – Canada’s unions support stronger measures to keep goods produced with forced labour out of Canada, but reject attempts to use workers’ rights as a pretext for a trade war. “Forced labour is a fundamental violation of workers’ rights,” said Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress. “Workers in Canada should not be forced to compete against exploitation,…

Statement From CLC President Bea Bruske On Senate Report: Keep Canada Moving

OTTAWA—Workers are the backbone of Canada’s supply chains. They are the people who keep them moving every day. And we know that a strong economy depends on strong collective bargaining and strong workers’ rights. As Canada looks for ways to strengthen supply chain reliability, we must not lose sight of a fundamental principle: the right to strike is a human…

Canada’s unions take concerns over AI and labour rights to global stage

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND — Speaking today at the International Labour Conference, Canadian Labour Congress Secretary-Treasurer Lily Chang called on governments around the globe to ensure workers have a meaningful role in shaping their economic future, including artificial intelligence, while warning against efforts to weaken collective bargaining and the right to strike. Addressing delegates from governments, employers, and workers from around the…

The next webinar in our series: Who’s cashing in on the housing crisis

The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) has launched a new webinar series in 2026, The Issues and You, designed to deepen workers’ understanding of the issues shaping our lives, our unions, and the broader labour movement. In this series, we are exploring key challenges facing working people – from the fights unions are leading today, to global trends affecting workers, to…

No deal is better than a bad deal: CLC sets expectations for CUSMA review

MINNESOTA — Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) President Bea Bruske delivered a message of solidarity and a call for a worker-centred approach to trade during a keynote address today at the AFL-CIO Constitutional Convention in Minnesota. The AFL-CIO represents more than 15 million workers across the United States and is the largest federation of unions in the country. “A trade agreement…

Statement from CLC President, Bea Bruske, on the Federal Government’s AI strategy

OTTAWA –– Artificial intelligence is transforming work for millions of Canadians. Canada’s unions are united in calling for stronger AI laws, independent oversight, protections against surveillance and discrimination, and a greater role for unions in shaping how AI is used. As these technologies become more deeply embedded in our workplaces and communities, it is critical that they are developed and…

Pride in our solidarity: Canada’s unions celebrate 2SLGBTQI+ workers this 2026 Pride season

Across the country, Canada’s unions are gearing up to showcase our unwavering solidarity and support for 2SLGBTQI+ workers and communities this 2026 Pride season. “Solidarity as a labour movement looks like participating in Pride events from coast to coast to coast, as well as continuing to celebrate and stand with 2SLGBTQI+ communities in defence of their human rights at work…

National AccessAbility Week: Canada’s unions committed to barrier-free workplaces

The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) proudly supported the historic adoption of the Accessible Canada Act in 2019. This groundbreaking legislation is committed to realizing a barrier-free Canada by 2040. Canada’s unions are ready to tackle the task alongside governments and employers to make this goal a reality. “Delegates at the CLC’s most recent convention reaffirmed our commitment to fight for…

CLC warns Labour Code review cannot weaken bargaining rights under guise of reform

OTTAWA –– The Canadian Labour Congress is warning the federal government against using the Canada Labour Code review to weaken collective bargaining and the right to strike under the guise of labour relations reform. In a submission released today, the CLC says the government is pairing long-overdue worker protections with proposals that would further restrict bargaining and normalize government intervention…

Canada’s unions helped secure a historic ICJ ruling affirming the right to strike, warn against weakening Canada Labour Code

OTTAWA, ON – The Canadian Labour Congress helped secure a historic victory for workers at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) yesterday, as the world’s highest court affirmed that the right to strike is protected under international law. “This is a victory for workers everywhere,” said Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress. “The world’s highest court has made…